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What is Terence Conran famous for?
Terence Conran is famous for his achievements as a designer. In 1964, he founded the luxury home goods retailer Habitat and played a vital role in founding the Design Museum in London. During the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, he helped to redefine the furniture industry with his flatpack pieces designed with the belief that design should be well-made yet accessibly priced for the average consumer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Terence Conran furniture.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Conrans Chrome Elliptical Sconce
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chrome Half Moon Up Light Elliptical Sconce retailed by Conran's in the 1980's in original box. Made in France. 15.5" x 8" deep x 3" high.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

"Wire" glass and metal desk, Terence Conran, 1980s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in PARIS, FR
Large desk designed by Terence Conran for Habitat in the 1980s. It features two L-shaped chrome wire metal legs and a wide transparent glass top. The structure is modular: the legs ...
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

FiNE TERENCE CONRAN CHELSEA LONDON BROWN LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAIR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Terrence Conran brown leather love seat with extra large overstuffed feather filled seat cushion...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Modular Blue Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools by Habitat/Conran UK 1996
By Sir Terence Conran, Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Blue Glazed Ceramic Stools by Habitat, UK 1996 A striking set of four heavy ceramic stools, designed and produced by Habitat in 1996. Each stool is crafted in richly glazed...
Category

1990s English Organic Modern Stools

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Ceramic

Black Manila Dining Chairs by Val Padilla for Conran, c.1980
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Surbiton, GB
A set of 4 'Manila' dining chairs designed by Val Padilla and retailed by Conran in the 1980's. Composed from black lacquered wooden frames and woven, stai...
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Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

STUNNING TERENCE CONRAN GREY LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £3200 Terrence Conran grey leather love seat with extra large overstuffed feather filled sea...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Leather

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